Hornets slug way to Super Sectional

By Mike Perry, WLDS/WEAI Radio | May 28, 2022
Brown County's Gabe Blakeley prepares to hit against Triopia in the sectional final Saturday in Jacksonville. — Mike Perry, WLDS/WEAI Radio

JACKSONVILLE, Ill. — The Brown County Hornets advance to the Lincoln Land Super Sectional with an 11-1 win Concord Triopia in the Class 1A Sectional final at Alumni Field. Mason Henry was the star for the Hornets. He scattered five hits over six innings with just one earned run allowed and five strikeouts. He also…

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Central’s Williams, Brown County’s Henry earn Class 1A all-state honors

By Matt Schuckman, Sports Editor | November 17, 2021
Central running back Garret Williams, left, and Brown County lineman Mason Henry, right, were named to the Class 1A all-state team by the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association. Photos courtesy Mike Pritchard and Brown County football

QUINCY — Five area players earned mention on the Illinois High School Football Coaches Association all-state teams, which were released Tuesday. They will be honored during the state championship games played November 26-27 In Class 1A, Central running back/defensive back Garret Williams and Brown County offensive and defensive lineman Mason Henry were first-team selections. Three…

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